Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Aurora Visuals, we firmly believe that digital accessibility is not just a legal requirement, but a fundamental right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our website, auroravisuals.com, is usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. This commitment reflects our core values of inclusivity and respect for all users.
Accessibility Features Implemented
We have implemented a variety of features to make our website more accessible. These features are designed to improve usability for people with disabilities, including:
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using only a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We have structured our website using semantic HTML to ensure compatibility with screen readers. This allows users with visual impairments to easily understand and navigate the content. We regularly test our website with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver to ensure optimal performance.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text), providing screen reader users with context and information about the image content. We strive to ensure that alt text is accurate, concise, and meaningful.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color palettes to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read and comprehend the content. We regularly use color contrast analyzers to verify compliance with WCAG guidelines.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for all users to find the information they need. We use descriptive link text and avoid ambiguous labels.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings, allowing them to customize the reading experience to their individual needs.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content on our website includes captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We strive to provide accurate and timely captions and transcripts for all our video content.
- Forms Accessibility: Our online forms are designed to be accessible to all users, including those using screen readers and keyboard navigation. We use clear labels, provide instructions and error messages, and ensure that form fields are properly structured and validated.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and quickly access the main content of the page.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We conduct regular accessibility audits and user testing to identify areas for improvement. Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices, ensuring that we stay up-to-date with the latest standards and guidelines. We also welcome feedback from our users and encourage them to contact us with any accessibility concerns or suggestions.
WCAG Compliance
This website strives to conform to level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Specifically, we aim to adhere to the following WCAG principles:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations on the accessibility of certain content on our website. For example, some older documents or third-party content may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us, and we will make every effort to provide you with the information or service you need.
Contact Information
We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding accessibility, please contact us:
Aurora Visuals
Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 555-0100
Email: [email protected]
We appreciate your feedback and are committed to making our website accessible to everyone.
Report an Accessibility Issue
We value your feedback and are committed to addressing any accessibility issues promptly. If you encounter any barriers to accessing content or using features on our website, please let us know. When reporting an issue, please provide the following information to help us understand and resolve the problem:
- The URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue.
- A description of the problem you experienced.
- The type of assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader, screen magnifier, voice recognition software).
- Your operating system and web browser.
We will make every effort to investigate and address the issue as quickly as possible. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve the accessibility of our website and ensure that everyone can access our content.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of these third-party resources. We encourage users to review the accessibility policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Accessibility Training
Aurora Visuals provides ongoing accessibility training to our team members, including designers, developers, and content creators. This training covers the principles of accessible design, WCAG guidelines, and best practices for creating accessible content. By investing in accessibility training, we ensure that our team has the knowledge and skills to create and maintain an accessible website.
Regular Accessibility Audits
We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any potential accessibility issues. These audits are performed by both internal experts and external accessibility consultants. The audits include automated testing, manual testing, and user testing with individuals with disabilities. The results of the audits are used to prioritize accessibility improvements and track progress over time.
Feedback Mechanisms
We have established various feedback mechanisms to gather input from users on the accessibility of our website. These mechanisms include:
- A dedicated accessibility email address ([email protected]) where users can submit feedback and report issues.
- A contact form on our website that includes a section for accessibility-related feedback.
- User surveys and focus groups to gather input from individuals with disabilities.
We carefully review all feedback and use it to inform our accessibility efforts.
Alternative Formats
If you require information on our website in an alternative format (e.g., large print, audio, braille), please contact us at [email protected] with your request. We will make every effort to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.
Browser Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of web browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We regularly test our website with different browsers to ensure that it functions properly and is accessible to all users.
Future Accessibility Enhancements
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Some of our planned future accessibility enhancements include:
- Implementing more advanced ARIA attributes to provide additional context and information to screen reader users.
- Improving the accessibility of our interactive elements, such as sliders and carousels.
- Conducting more user testing with individuals with diverse disabilities.